Chambers district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Valley

Valley is a town in Chambers district, Alabama, United States, home to about 9,464 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Lanier Dam (11 km), Lake Harding (16 km) and Goat Rock Lake (31 km).

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Valley, Alabama
Valley, Chambers district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Valley at a glance

Location
Chambers district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 9,464
Coordinates
32.8187° N, 85.1794° W
Places within 50 km
152 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Valley

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Valley: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Valley

106 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Valley. The closest is Harrell Lake (11 km); the best-known is Lanier Dam (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Valley

60 churches within 100 km of Valley. The closest is Central Baptist Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Valley

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Valley. The closest is Valley Monument Co (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Valley

20 museums within 100 km of Valley. The closest is Fairfax Depot (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Valley

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Valley. The closest is Hogg Mountain (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Valley

8 parks within 100 km of Valley. The closest is Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Valley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Valley
  2. 5 km Central Baptist Church · church, Chambers
  3. 6 km Lanier Dam · dam, Chambers
  4. 6 km Valley Monument Co · monument, Chambers
  5. 8 km Fairfax Depot · museum, Chambers
  6. 13 km Lake Harding · lake, Lee
  7. 16 km Back to Valley

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How to reach Valley

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Valley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67106Harrell Lake (11 km)
    Churches3460Central Baptist Church (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2142Valley Monument Co (5 km)
    Museums820Fairfax Depot (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints619Hogg Mountain (22 km)
    Parks38Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center (38 km)
    Waterfalls78Upper Falls Creek Lake Dam (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve (42 km)
    Other attractions15WEGL-FM (Auburn) (47 km)
    Beaches & coast22Yellow Jacket Beach (36 km)
    Caves02Dr Caves (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Johnson Island (8 km)

    Valley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Valley?

    Lanier Dam (dam, about 11 km), Lake Harding (lake, about 16 km), Fairfax Depot (museum, about 3 km), Central Baptist Church (church, about 5 km), Valley Monument Co (monument, about 5 km), Johnson Island (island, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Valley?

    152 places on Spotwander: 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Valley?

    Harrell Lake, about 11 km by road; Lanier Dam (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Valley?

    Central Baptist Church, about 5 km by road; Beulah Baptist Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Valley?

    Valley Monument Co, about 5 km by road; Fort Tyler (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Valley?

    Start in Valley, visit Central Baptist Church, then Lanier Dam, then Valley Monument Co, then Fairfax Depot, then Lake Harding, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Valley?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Valley

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Valley’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Valley on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.